MEDIA RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CTRM AVIATION SECURED RM18 MILLION CONTRACT WITH
ROYAL MALAYSIAN POLICE AIR OPERATION FORCE
Kuala Lumpur, 22 October 2015 – CTRM Aviation Sdn. Bhd. (“CTRM Aviation” or
“the company”), a subsidiary of Composites Technology Research Malaysia
Sdn. Bhd. (“CTRM”), and member of the DRB-HICOM Group, today signed a
three-year contract with Royal Malaysian Police Air Operation Force (“RMPAOF”) to
supply, repair/overhaul components and spare parts for the latter’s fleet of six units
of Cessna Caravan 208, four units of Cessna 172 and five units of King Air 350.
RMPAOF had, on 1st March this year, issued a Letter of Intent to CTRM Aviation for
the said contract with an estimated total value of RM18 million.
The signing ceremony was held at PWTC in conjunction with the 2015 General
Police Exhibition & Conference (GPEC), and witnessed by Deputy Prime Minister,
YB Dato’ Sri Dr. Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, who is also the Home Affairs Minister. CTRM
Aviation was represented by YBhg Dato’ Ahmad Fuaad Kenali, Chief Operating
Officer, Finance and Corporate of DRB-HICOM Berhad and YBhg Lt Kol (K) Dato’
Amril Samsudin, Chief Executive Officer of DRB-HICOM Defence Technologies Sdn.
Bhd. (DEFTECH).
CTRM Aviation is an authorised service station for CESSNA aircrafts and has been
servicing the aircraft operators in Malaysia, Singapore and Indonesia for many years.
“The signing of the contract marks the beginning of a collaboration with the Royal
Malaysian Police for CTRM to provide support services for national security and
enforcement operations of the country,” said YBhg Dato’ Ahmad Fuaad Kenali.
Formerly known as Eagle Aircraft Malaysia, CTRM Aviation started its operation as a
light aircraft manufacturer since early 1990s. In 2005, CTRM Aviation embarked into
Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul operations mainly for the general aviation. The
company is an Approved Maintenance Organization (AMO) Part 145 by the
Department of Civil Aviation (DCA) Malaysia, as well as the Civil Aviation Authorities
(CAA) of Indonesia and Thailand.
CTRM Aviation has also received the AMO and AEO (Approved Engineering
Organisation) from the Directorate General Technical Airworthiness (DGTA), which
certifies the company as technically competent to service aircrafts for the military.
In June 2015, CTRM Aviation was granted the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
145 Repair Station Certification. This latest addition to the series of approvals gives
authority to the company to maintain aircrafts within the FAA regulation, which
includes both military as well as commercial aircrafts such as the Airbus A320s,
Boeing B737s and ATRs, among others.
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About CTRM Aviation Sdn Bhd
CTRM Aviation Sdn Bhd is a wholly owned subsidiary of Composites Technology Research
Malaysia Sdn. Bhd, was incorporated in 1990 in Kuala Lumpur. Formerly known as Eagle
Aircraft Malaysia, the company was predominantly an aircraft manufacturer since early 1990,
with the production of 2-seater light aircrafts - the Eagle 150 series, through a technology
transfer program from Perth, Australia.
Based in Batu Berendam, Malacca, the company’s main business is General Aviation
Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) with focus on composites repair.
About Composites Technology Research Malaysia Sdn Bhd
Composites Technology Research Malaysia Sdn Bhd (“CTRM”) is a member of the DRB
HICOM Berhad specializes in the manufacturing of composites structured components for
commercial and military aircraft. Incorporated in 1990, CTRM was entrusted with a strategic
role to develop high technology based industry, namely the aerospace and composites
industries. The government identified these two industries as the most crucial constituents
to the future industrial growth for Malaysia. CTRM started its business operations with the
assemblies and manufacturing of a two-seater composites light aircraft, Eagle 150B. Today
CTRM is part of the global supply chain for composites aero structure for major commercial
and military aircrafts manufacturers in the world. Apart from manufacturing of composites
aero structures, CTRM is also providing engineering design.
About DRB-HICOM Berhad
DRB-HICOM Berhad (“DRB-HICOM”) is one of Malaysia’s leading conglomerates with core
businesses in the Automotive and Defence; Services & Education; and Property, Asset & Construction
sectors. With more than 90 active companies in its stable and over 60,000 employees group-wide,
DRB-HICOM’s aim is to continue adding value and propelling the nation’s development. In the
Automotive and Defence sector, DRB-HICOM is involved in the manufacturing, assembly and
distribution of passenger and commercial vehicles, including composites component supply for
aircrafts. In Services & Education, DRB-HICOM is involved in various businesses, including
concession and financial-related services. In Property, Asset & Construction, DRB-HICOM is involved
in residential and commercial developments.
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For more information, please contact:
Shaik Abbas Ibrahim
Head, Group Communications Division,
DRB-HICOM Berhad
Tel: 03- 2052 8007
Email: shaik.abbas@drb-hicom.com
Habibah Mat Jusin
Senior Manager, Corporate Communications Division
Composite Technology Research Malaysia Sdn Bhd
Tel: 06-3170390
HP: 017-3796756
Email: habibah@ctrm.com.my